'Potential Changes in TN Judicial Selection Process' topic of Lunch with the League

Monday

Oct 14, 2013 at 5:28 PM

Judy Cornett, University of Tennessee College of Law, will discuss “Potential Changes in Tennessee Judicial Selection Process” at Lunch with the League on Tuesday, Oct. 15 (today). The meeting will begin at noon in the Social Hall of the Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church, 1500 Oak Ridge Turnpike (traffic light No. 11).

Judy Cornett, University of Tennessee College of Law, will discuss “Potential Changes in Tennessee Judicial Selection Process” at Lunch with the League on Tuesday, Oct. 15 (today). The meeting will begin at noon in the Social Hall of the Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church, 1500 Oak Ridge Turnpike (traffic light No. 11).

In November 2014, Tennessee voters will vote on three proposed amendments to the Tennessee Constitution. One proposed amendment would create a semi-federal system of selecting Tennessee’s appellate judges. This amendment would empower the governor to nominate a candidate who would then be subject to confirmation by both houses of the Tennessee General Assembly. Professor Cornett will discuss the history of the legislative battle over judicial selection and will analyze the proposed amendment, which has been touted as an alternative to popular election of appellate judges.

Sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Oak Ridge, Lunch with the League is open to the public. There is no cost to attend, and reservations are not needed. Box lunches will be available starting at 11:30 a.m. on a first-come, first-served basis for $8, or you may bring your own. Coffee and tea are provided.

The League of Women Voters is a non-partisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government and works to increase understanding of public policy through unbiased studies of public issues. Membership is open to both men and women. For more information, please visit on line at lwvoakridge.org.